Patan Walking Guide

💡Patan Durbar Square The cultural core of Patan, a treasure of Newari art. • Must-sees: Krishna Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, and Patan Museum. • Tips: It's recommended to visit in the morning to avoid peak crowds. ✨Hiranya Varna Mahavihar A 10-minute walk from Durbar Square, this exquisite Buddhist temple is hidden in a small alley. • Highlight: Golden carvings and prayer wheels, perfect for a peaceful stroll. 🌈Kumbeshwar Temple Area Continue north for 15 minutes to visit the tallest five-story wooden pagoda in Patan. • Experience: Explore the temple and watch craftsmen make copperware and Buddha statues. 🩵Rato Machhendranath Temple A 20-minute walk south from Durbar Square, an important sacred site where Buddhism and Hinduism meet in Patan. • Highlight: The residential area offers a glimpse into real Patan life. Return to Durbar Square in the Evening The ancient buildings bathed in the sunset, the square appears tranquil and charming. It's recommended to end the day with a cup of coffee at Cafe de Patan. #Patan#Kumbeshwar Temple#Lalitpur#Patan Darbar Square#Nepal#trip diary#travel guide#trip story#Lalitpur trip